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Beyoncé’s birthday: The gifts fans will love
To celebrate the Queen herself, we've found the bey-approved buys to fall 'Crazy in Love' with
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Your support makes all the difference.Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is known as being just about everyone's favourite woman – not least because of her talent within the music industry, as well as being a keen philanthropist, she is also widely known for using her platform to champion change.
She rose to fame in the early Nineties as the lead singer in one of the most memorable girl bands of all time – Destiny’s Child. Their self-named debut album, released in 1998, altered what it meant to be a female artist in modern R&B.
Today, her career is full of record-breaking feats – notably, she's the first artist to have her first six albums debut at number one, and the most-nominated woman in Grammy history – and she's often lauded as one of the greatest performers of our generation.
Beyoncé's latest visual album, Black is King, serves as a companion to her audio album The Lion King: The Gift, the soundtrack to the 2019 re-make of The Lion King. It's a breathtaking ode to black people and embodies images of black regality in a remarkable, affirming way. It truly is Beyoncé at her best.
Her raw talent and diligent work ethic, as well as her body positivity and dedication to politics, feminism, girls' education, and the empowerment of black lives, mean that Beyoncé truly is in a league of her own.
We've lost count of the number of gifts Beyoncé has given us over the years, so with the 4 September marking her birthday, we've rounded up our favourite Bey-inspired buys any fan will love. We are "Crazy in Love" with them.
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Urban Outfitters Beyonce: Lemonade 2XLP LP: £25, Urban Outfitters
While streaming music digitally is undeniably useful, there's nothing quite like owning a record from your favourite artist. We love the idea of having Beyoncé's entire collection on vinyl. Spread over two discs, we'll be playing this loud in honour of Bey's bday. If you need a record player, we'd suggest the Digitnow Bluetooth record player (Amazon, £129.99).
Mottos by Sinan Saydik Beyoncé mug: £11.95, Junique
If you need something more than a morning cup of coffee to motivate you, then this is the mug for you. Because, after all, Beyoncé would get that to do list done.
Beyoncé Beyhive white cropped tee: £30, Beyoncé
To show your true appreciation and membership to the Beyhive, this is the T-shirt you need. Made from 100 per cent cotton, it's kind on the skin. But, it does run small, so size up. Wear on Beyoncé's birthday and beyond.
YoCrackers Beyoncé new born greeting card: £3.50, Etsy
Is your best friend expecting or newly given birth? Your search for a congratulations card is off. Blank inside and printed on glossy paper, we think this would even look great framed in the new arrivial's bedroom. We also love the slay indoors card (Etsy, £2.95) and Beyonce engagement greeting card (Etsy, £3.99) from the same designer.
Nour Tohme single ladies song lyrics poster: From £5.91, Junique
With household kitchen parties de rigueur, dance-offs are a great way to bring out your competitive streak, and there's no better anthem to groove to than "Single Ladies". Use this poster to perfect your moves – it would look great as part of a gallery wall, paired with simple line drawings and pared back artwork. Our guide to framing and displaying your art will help you to create something Instagram-worthy.
adidas "Beyonce Ivy Park" nite jogger sneakers: £288, Farfetch
Beyoncé's Ivy Park collaboration with adidas inevitably sold out fast, but luckily for you, we found these trainers in stock. A classic, everyday shoe – wear with jeans and white tee (the Beyhive one if you're feeling extra fangirl) for an off-duty, Beyoncé-approved look.